Estimator (Take-Off Specialist)

Estimator (Take-Off Specialist) | Commercial & Industrial Roofing | Remote from Philippines
If you can pick up a set of commercial roofing plans, extract every relevant measurement with precision, and produce a take-off the estimating team can price directly — this role was built for you. This is a focused, technically demanding position within a specialist commercial and industrial roofing business, where accuracy is not a preference, it is the foundation of every tender.
THE ROLE
Your primary function is quantity take-off: reading and interpreting commercial and industrial construction plans and tender documents, then producing clean, structured take-offs using Bluebeam Revu that the internal estimating team can review, edit, and build pricing on. Over time, this role grows — you will begin applying material rates and margins under supervision, progress toward full estimating responsibility, and take on supplier and subcontractor communications as your capability expands. This is not a static data-entry role; it is a genuine career development pathway for someone who is serious about estimating in the construction sector.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Read and interpret commercial and industrial construction plans and tender documents, producing accurate quantity take-offs aligned with Australian construction standards.
Complete all take-offs in Bluebeam Revu, documenting measurements in a format the internal estimating team can review, edit, and price without ambiguity.
Transfer take-off data into a structured internal Microsoft Excel spreadsheet linked to the Simply job management system, and clearly explain measurement decisions when queried.
Manage multiple concurrent take-off projects, prioritising by tender deadline and communicating progress and plan interpretation queries to the internal team in a timely manner.
Apply material rates and margins to take-offs under guidance from the estimating team as pricing capability is established, progressing toward end-to-end estimating responsibility.
Send written quote requests to suppliers and subcontractors once pricing capability is in place, managing all correspondence professionally in English.
Transition won jobs from the quoting stage into the Simply job management system, supporting the internal team with purchase orders and job setup.
WHAT YOU BRING
Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu for digital take-offs, or demonstrated proficiency in a comparable platform such as PlanSwift with a clear ability and genuine willingness to transition to Bluebeam.
Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and take off from commercial or industrial construction plans — this is the core function of the role and non-negotiable.
Knowledge of Australian construction standards; candidates with experience only in US, EMEA, or other non-Australian markets are not suitable for this position.
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to navigate and populate structured spreadsheet templates linked to a job management system.
Competent Microsoft Word skills for written communication and formal documentation.
Strong written and spoken English for direct team communication via email and video call, including the ability to articulate measurement decisions confidently and clearly.
WORK ARRANGEMENT
This is a full work-from-home role. You will work from your own home office.
WHY STAFF X
Staff X is a certified Great Place to Work employer in the Philippines for multiple consecutive years. Benefits include:
✦HMO health insurance
✦Dental plan
✦Company-provided laptop or desktop computer
✦Free training and professional development policy
✦Regular social events and team activities
✦Employee wellness program
✦Exposure to clients in Australia, the US, and the UK
Staff X offers long-term, stable employment with genuine career growth.
COMPENSATION
Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus the full Staff X benefits package.
COMMITMENT
This is a full-time, dedicated role. The client and Staff X invest heavily in onboarding, training, and integrating this person into a long-term team. We are looking for someone who is ready to commit fully, not someone exploring a side arrangement, managing multiple clients, or running parallel freelance work. If you are currently freelancing and not ready to step into a single dedicated role, this is not the right opportunity for you. If you have a full-time job and are looking for a second income, please do not apply. The right person for this role genuinely wants a stable, long-term career with a single employer who invests in their growth. This is a permanent position. We hire people we intend to keep for years, not months.
APPLY NOW
Send your resume to apply@mystaffx.com to be considered for this role. Use the subject line "Estimator (Take-Off Specialist)" and include any relevant portfolio links or examples of take-off work you can share.

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